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Suffolk County NY Senior Property Tax Exemption

Suffolk County, NY: Long Island homeowners 65 or older can receive up to a 50% reduction in assessed value under New York's senior citizens exemption. Each county, town and school district sets its own income limit, up to a maximum of $58,399.

Source: Suffolk County official page · NYS Department of Taxation – Senior citizens exemption · as of the 2026–27 tax year

New York Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL §467) – Long Island in Suffolk County

Who qualifies	Owners 65 or older living in the home as their primary residence
Income limit	Set locally by each county, town and school district, up to $58,399
Benefit	Up to 50% off assessed value at the lowest local income limit, with a sliding scale above it
Enhanced STAR	A separate NYS school-tax benefit for seniors with its own yearly income limit
Form	RP-467, filed with your town or county assessor
Deadline	The local taxable status date – check your assessor

Official Suffolk County page: https://www.brookhavenny.gov/764/Real-Property-Tax-Exemption

Common questions

What is the senior exemption income limit on Long Island?

It depends on your county, town and school district. New York law lets each one set a limit up to $58,399.

How much can the senior exemption save?

Up to 50% off the assessed value of your home for the taxes of each local government that offers the full exemption.

Where do I file?

File form RP-467 with the assessor of your town (or Nassau County Department of Assessment) by the local taxable status date.

Is it the same as Enhanced STAR?

No. Enhanced STAR is a separate New York State program for school taxes; you can have both.

Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Figures come from the official sources linked above for the tax year shown. Rules and amounts change each year; confirm your eligibility with the Suffolk County assessor or tax office before you apply. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice.